Hello everyone, I'd like to share an article that I've used in one of my projects. It's about the connection between the MAOA gene and aggression. If you're interested take a look and let me know what you think!
When you mentioned the MAOA gene it sparked a memory of mine of a TED talk I watched a few years ago and the description of 'Warrior genes'.
You probably came across this neuroscientist when you did your research, but just in case I'd thought I'd share it since it'll be of interest to most readers of this forum.
And this will show the careful balance between genes and the environment.
James Fallon is a neuroscientist by trade and was studying psychopathy, he did a blind test of the general population along with a few brain scans of killers and found that his own neuroanatomy matched up with the neurology of psychopaths (limbic system deficits) he then had genetic testing done and was found to possess these precursors.
The only thing different was the environment in which Fallon grew up, which probably has a lot to do with his becoming a pro-social psychopath.
Anyway, I won't yammer on since he describes it better than I do.
As I say, you probably came across him, but it's interesting stuff.
It's fascinating to see the link between the genes and environment playing a unique part in forming the personality for better or for worse.
This is fantastic thanks for sharing.
When you mentioned the MAOA gene it sparked a memory of mine of a TED talk I watched a few years ago and the description of 'Warrior genes'.
You probably came across this neuroscientist when you did your research, but just in case I'd thought I'd share it since it'll be of interest to most readers of this forum.
And this will show the careful balance between genes and the environment.
James Fallon is a neuroscientist by trade and was studying psychopathy, he did a blind test of the general population along with a few brain scans of killers and found that his own neuroanatomy matched up with the neurology of psychopaths (limbic system deficits) he then had genetic testing done and was found to possess these precursors.
The only thing different was the environment in which Fallon grew up, which probably has a lot to do with his becoming a pro-social psychopath.
Anyway, I won't yammer on since he describes it better than I do.
As I say, you probably came across him, but it's interesting stuff.
It's fascinating to see the link between the genes and environment playing a unique part in forming the personality for better or for worse.
Original Ted talk (duration 7:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2V0vOFexY4
Lecture for mind@science (Duration 1:00:00)